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Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Rush Medical College (1974)

Professional interests include: melanoma, parathyroid surgery, abdominal surgery, and more.

3000 L Street Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 456-4428

Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD is a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1974 and has 52 years of experience. Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.

Office Locations

Sutter Health

3000 L Street Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 456-4428

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Some issues Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Parathyroid Surgery

Parathyroid surgery is a procedure done to identify and remove diseased parathyroid glands. These tiny glands in the neck regulate calcium levels in the body. Occasionally, one or more of the parathyroid glands can become hyperactive, swelling and causing too much calcium to be moved from the bones to the bloodstream. This is called hyperparathyroidism, and it can cause problems including weakness, nervous system disorders, and kidney problems. To treat hyperparathyroidism, overactive parathyroid glands are removed.

One kind of parathyroid surgery is called bilateral neck exploration. The surgeon finds and looks at all of the parathyroid glands on both sides of the neck, visually identifying any that are diseased and removing them. Minimally invasive, or focused, parathyroidectomy is done to remove a single diseased gland. The gland causing problems is identified before surgery using localization techniques such as hormonal or radiology testing. Since in most cases only one gland is causing problems, focused parathyroidectomy is a common alternative to bilateral neck exploration. Both procedures are safe and effective.

In the rare case that all four glands are diseased, the surgeon will either remove three and a half glands and leave one half in place, or all four will be removed and part of one gland will be transplanted into the forearm. This is done to keep calcium levels where they should be.

After surgery, patients will have a bandage on their neck and a sore throat. Patients may only want liquids or very soft food for the first day, and thy may be asked to take calcium supplements for a while until their remaining parathyroid glands begin functioning well again. Recovery is fairly quick, and within a few days patients should be feeling like themselves again.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

In The News

“In Sacramento, Sutter Hospital began offering IORT in 2012 for women ages 50 and older, as part of its suite of breast cancer treatment options, said Dr. Gregory Graves, who said he's done about...”—"California asked to investigate new breast cancer treatment", The Sacramento Bee, July 2015

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	510

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	439
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	215

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	41
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	453
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
lymph node procedures	11

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	295
Black	16
Hispanic	15
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	42
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	41

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2015 were lymph node procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
breast procedures	14
cancer surgery	14
dissection	14
doctor visit	460
excision	14
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
lymph node procedures	25
open surgery	12

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	456

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	588
Black	26
Hispanic	44
Asian	48
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	82
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	456
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	11
Hispanic	21
Asian	19
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	47
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD in 2016

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2017 were lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	404
lymph node procedures	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	187

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	34
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	403
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	31
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	37

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	425
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
lymph node procedures	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	210

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	285
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	14
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	38
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2020 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, open surgery, cardiac procedures and bypass surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	12
cardiac procedures	24
doctor visit	316
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11
open surgery	24
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	37
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	343
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	249
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	36
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	36

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	332
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	35
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	44

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA were inpatient care, hospital care, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and cardiac procedures.

abdominal surgery	12
breast procedures	14
bypass surgery	12
cancer surgery	14
cardiac procedures	24
dissection	14
doctor visit	412
excision	14
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
lymph node procedures	15
open surgery	18
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	271
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	17
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	114
85 and over	38
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	144

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	7
Cancer	35

Education & Training

Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD graduated from Rush Medical College in 1974. He completed residency at Rush University Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Rush Medical College (1974)

Residency: Rush University Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, WellCare, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO) and Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Blue Shield of California

WellCare

Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO)

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$76,946 IMFINZI $73,899	TAGRISSO $2,687	CALQUENCE $125	Enhertu $123	LYNPARZA $38	Other $74
Pfizer Inc.	$11,405 XALKORI $6,882	IBRANCE $4,374	GELFOAM $42	$108
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$2,220 TASIGNA $628	NON BRAND $525	KISQALI $58	AFINITOR $54	ZYKADIA $53	Other $902
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$1,122 OPDIVO $550	SPRYCEL $23	$549
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$765 Exparel $765
Other	$6,676 Intrabeam $440	ZEPZELCA $434	KEYTRUDA $343	Surgical Energy Products $325	FOUNDATIONONE HEME $280	Other $4,854

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$64,400
Food and Beverage	$12,824
Consulting Fee	$12,430
Travel and Lodging	$9,272
Entertainment	$112
Other	$95

Research Payments

Dr. Gregory M. Graves, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $2,400.

Biography

Dr. Gregory Graves' areas of specialization are general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery); he sees patients in Sacramento, CA. In addition to English, he speaks French. His clinical interests include video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), heller myotomy, and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). Dr. Graves is professionally affiliated with Sutter Health. Dr. Graves graduated from Rush Medical College and then he performed his residency at Rush University Medical Center. He seems to honor Blue Shield, Health Net, and Anthem, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Sutter Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Sacramento, CA.